2007-02-03 22:15:58 · 10 answers · asked by kimaiü 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Kimaiü ... Actually, based on the definition in the link I've provided, in my judgment, centripetal force is not involved in the matter of a car turning a corner.
The linked web page says in part that "centripetal force is the external force required to make a body follow a circular path at constant speed."
In the case of a turning car, there is no requirement that the speed be constant. Furthermore, the path it follows is not necessarily circular, of course. Lastly, I do not see how centripetal force is needed for the car to make turns.
As I think of the areas in which centripetal force applies, the first thing that comes to mind is orbital mechanics, for lack of a better term. There may indeed be earth-bound situations, but none comes to mind right now and I think a turning vehicle is not one of them.
I hope this helps, Kimaiü.
2007-02-03 22:42:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Centripetal force is a force pulling inwards acting against a Centrifugal force pulling outwards.
I would say the centripetal force is simply Friction between the tyres and the road and must equal the centrifugal force.
2007-02-11 07:10:24 · answer #2 · answered by Norrie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is supplied by the Earth gravity and the friction of the road. The diameter of the curve also affect the needed force. For example, we are easier to turn if the turning diameter is wide.
2007-02-03 23:54:58 · answer #3 · answered by Daniel J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friction. The force of friction makes turning possible. Without friction, a car would just slide off in a straight line.
2007-02-11 13:05:39 · answer #4 · answered by Dennis H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a number of those solutions & the only rigidity this is mandatory to a automobile being waiting to bypass around a corner is Gravity. without it there may be no friction between the line & the Tyre's, then you definately would not be waiting to have the two centripetal or centrifugal rigidity.
2016-10-01 09:59:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the friction of the road
2007-02-03 22:21:17 · answer #6 · answered by ginny 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think the frictional force
2007-02-03 23:53:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the cars speed or momentum
2007-02-03 22:18:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
friction
2007-02-03 22:30:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
change centripital force
2007-02-11 17:19:57 · answer #10 · answered by purusothaman k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋